Raylo Business launches SMEs laptop subscriptions from 11.66/mo

Tech firm Raylo Business is currently offering laptop subscriptions starting at 11.66 a month, providing small and medium-sized enterprises an alternative to large upfront purchases for workplace devices. The subscription service, aimed at SMEs, lets customers choose a device and sign up for 12-, 24- or 36-month terms or a rolling monthly plan, with prices quoted—such as 11.66 for a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook and 14.16 for a refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air—based on a 36-month term.

Raylo Business says there are no upfront costs, free next-day delivery and a lifetime warranty on every device. At the end of a subscription term, customers can return the device, upgrade to a newer model without an additional fee, or continue paying monthly to keep the device. The company describes the offering as a circular ownership model intended to keep hardware in use longer and reduce waste by enabling refurbishment and reuse.

The subscription model shifts technology spending from capital expenditure to an operating expense, which could provide cash-flow benefits for smaller firms that hesitate to commit large sums for hardware purchases. It also allows businesses to standardize on newer...